GU4 8BU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (GU4) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8BU) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

Postal Area. In our case GU which means Guildford.
Postal District. In our case GU4.
Postal Sector. In our case GU4 8.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BU.

The regional mail center for the post area GU is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the GU4 8BU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is GUILDFORD DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the GU4 8BU postcode have the street address of The Street

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the GU4 8BU postcode is home to a bustling 60 residents!

It is situated within the post town of GUILDFORD within the old postal county of Surrey.

GU4 8BU is within the village of Shalford.

The GU4 8BU postcode area is composed of 96% residential properties, 4% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in GU4 8BU are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached, end-terraced and mid-terraced. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these maisonettes, most are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.

Most properties in GU4 8BU are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

None Domestic Buildings in GU4 8BU fall under these categories: Offices.

Offices include The Old Malt House 33, The Street.

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Map of the GU4 8BU Postcode

GU4 8BU: Points of Interest

The Sea Horse Inn

The Sea Horse Inn is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at The Sea Horse Inn, 52 - 54 The Street, Shalford, Surrey, GU4 8BU.

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	96%
Commercial	4%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for GU4 8BU

The telephone area code for GU4 8BU is 01483 Guildford.

Map Coordinates for GU4 8BU

Latitude	51.2182963733
Longitude	-0.569042937763

Ordnance Survey Maps for GU4 8BU

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Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from GU4 8BU © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for GU4 8BU

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	19.00%	N 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	13.00%	NNE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	13.00%	W 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Overcast	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	12.00%	W 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Overcast	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	14.00%	W 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	14.00%	W 11 mph

Fri 3rd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Light rain shower (night)	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	43.00%	W 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	16.00%	W 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	43.00%	WSW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	14.00%	WSW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	11.00%	WSW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	8.00%	WSW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	6.00%	WSW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	1.00%	SW 9 mph

Sat 4th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	1.00%	SW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	1.00%	SSW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	3.00%	S 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	5.00%	S 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	5.00%	S 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	8.00%	S 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	10.00%	S 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	13.00%	S 7 mph

Sun 5th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	15.00%	S 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Light rain shower (night)	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	27.00%	S 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	9.00%	S 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	14.00%	SSW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	24.00%	S 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain shower (day)	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	37.00%	S 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	14.00%	SSE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	7.00%	SSE 7 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the GU4 8BU Postcode?

Download Speeds For GU4 8BU

Average Mbps	59.200
Median Mbps	53.700
Maximum Mbps	159.010

GU4 8BU has an average download speed of 59.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,477 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

38% of postcodes (448,261) have slower broadband speeds.

62% of postcodes (734,903) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For GU4 8BU

Average Mbps	14.600
Median Mbps	18.300
Maximum Mbps	30.020

GU4 8BU has an average upload speed of 14.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).

11,704 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

61% of postcodes (722,887) have slower upload speeds.

38% of postcodes (450,050) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of GU4 8BU Postcode

England Primary Schools

Tillingbourne Junior School

Address: Tillingbourne Junior School, New Road, Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 8NB

Distance: 1.19 miles

Contact:

Shalford Infant School

Address: Shalford Infant School, Station Row, Shalford, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 8BY

Distance: 0.24 miles

Contact:

Sandfield Primary School

Address: Sandfield Primary School, Stoke Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4DT

Distance: 1.48 miles

School Website

Contact: 01483566586

Bramley CofE Aided Infant School and Nursery

Address: Bramley CofE Aided Infant School and Nursery, Birtley Road, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0HX

Distance: 2.04 miles

Contact:

Pewley Down Infant School

Address: Pewley Down Infant School, Semaphore Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3PT

Distance: 1.08 miles

School Website

Contact: 01483570038

St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School

Address: St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School, Portsmouth Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4YD

Distance: 1.05 miles

School Website

Contact: 01483561639

England Secondary Schools

Broadwater School

Address: Broadwater School, Summers Road, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3BW

Distance: 1.54 miles

Contact:

Guildford County School

Address: Guildford County School, Farnham Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4LU

Distance: 1.31 miles

School Website

Contact: 01483504089

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near GU4 8BU

BROCKLEY HOUSE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE

Address: BROCKLEY HOUSE, PILGRIMS WAY, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU4 8AD

Distance: 0.51 miles

Contact: :

SPECIAL NEEDS DENTAL CLINIC

Address: BURY FIELDS, LAWN ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 4AX

Distance: 0.98 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE

Address: BURY FIELDS CLINIC, 61 BURY FIELDS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 4AX

Distance: 0.98 miles

Contact: :

FARNHAM ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 30 FARNHAM ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 4JN

Distance: 1.30 miles

Contact: :

BURNESTON HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 44 EPSOM ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 3LF

Distance: 1.35 miles

Contact: :

THE GABLES DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 26 LONDON ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 2AF

Distance: 1.40 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near GU4 8BU

BOOTS

Address: 8 KINGS ROAD, SHALFORD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU4 8JU

Distance: 0.39 miles

Contact: tel: 01483 561975

BOOTS

Address: 85-89 HIGH STREET, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 3DS

Distance: 1.21 miles

Contact: tel: 01483 561776

SUPERDRUG PHARMACY

Address: 97-101 HIGH STREET, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 3DP

Distance: 1.22 miles

Contact: tel: 01483 560355

BOOTS

Address: WARREN ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 3JH

Distance: 1.31 miles

Contact: tel: 01483 504244

DIRECT PHARMACY

Address: 2-8 MADRID ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7NT

Distance: 1.54 miles

Contact: tel: 01483 504461

DAPDUNE PHARMACY

Address: DAPDUNE HOUSE, WHARF ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4RP

Distance: 1.68 miles

Contact: tel: 01483 452030

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near GU4 8BU

DAVID CLULOW OPTICIANS (TUNSGATE QUARTER)

Address: 13 TUNSGATE QUARTER, GUILDFORD, GU1 3QY

Distance: 1.18 miles

Contact: :

OPTICAL EXPRESS (SURREY)

Address: SUITE 3, 1 MILKHOUSE GATE, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 3EZ

Distance: 1.19 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (GUILDFORD)

Address: 51 HIGH STREET, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 3DY

Distance: 1.21 miles

Contact: :

BAYFIELDS Z LTD - GUILDFORD

Address: 37 HIGH STREET, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 3DY

Distance: 1.21 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (GUILDFORD)

Address: 23 FRIARY STREET, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4EH

Distance: 1.23 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (SWAN LANE - GUILDFORD)

Address: 22-24 SWAN LANE, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4EQ

Distance: 1.24 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near GU4 8BU

ARTINGTON PARK AND RIDE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: OLD PORTSMOUTH ROAD, ARTINGTON, GUILDFORD, GU3 1LP

Distance: 0.48 miles

Contact: :

WODELANDS AVENUE BRANCH

Address: 91/93 WODELANDS AVENUE, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 4YP

Distance: 1.26 miles

Contact: :

ST. LUKE'S SURGERY

Address: WARREN ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 3JH

Distance: 1.31 miles

Contact: tel: 01483 510030

AUSTEN ROAD SURGERY

Address: 1 AUSTEN ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 3NW

Distance: 1.40 miles

Contact: tel: 01483 564578

DAPDUNE HOUSE SURGERY

Address: DAPDUNE HOUSE, WHARF ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4RP

Distance: 1.68 miles

Contact: tel: 01483 400200

WONERSH SURGERY

Address: THE STREET, WONERSH, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU5 0PE

Distance: 1.77 miles

Contact: tel: 01483 898123

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Transport Links near GU4 8BU

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: GU4 8BU

Shalford (Surrey)
Shalford station, Station Approach, Shalford, Surrey, GU4 8LE
Distance: 0.49 miles
Driving Time: 1.36 minutes
Guildford
Guildford station, Station Approach, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4UT
Distance: 1.51 miles
Driving Time: 3.58 minutes
London Road (Guildford)
London Road (Guildford) station, York Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4DQ
Distance: 2.21 miles
Driving Time: 4.95 minutes
Chilworth
Chilworth station, Sampleoak Lane, Chilworth, Surrey, GU4 6TT
Distance: 2.63 miles
Driving Time: 5.35 minutes
Farncombe
Farncombe station, Station Road, Farncombe, Surrey, GU7 3NF
Distance: 2.67 miles
Driving Time: 5.23 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near GU4 8BU

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near GU4 8BU

M25 J10

Distance: 10.38 miles

Driving Time: 13.16 minutes

M3 J3

Distance: 12.10 miles

Driving Time: 20.95 minutes

M3 J4

Distance: 15.12 miles

Driving Time: 19.37 minutes

M25 J11

Distance: 15.13 miles

Driving Time: 17.74 minutes

M3 J4A

Distance: 17.18 miles

Driving Time: 21.35 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands for the GU4 8BU Postcode?

Council Tax Bands for GU4 8BU
Council Tax Band	Number of Properties
Band C	4
Band D	6
Band E	3
Band F	2
Band G	9
Band H	2

What Addresses are in the GU4 8BU Postcode?

Addresses for The Street, Shalford, Guildford, Surrey, which have the GU4 8BU Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives in the GU4 8BU Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Guildford Co Const
Member or Parliament	Angela Richardson
Contact Details	Contact Angela Richardson
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the GU4 8BU Postcode in?

The Local Council for this Postcode is Guildford District Council and the County Council is Surrey County Council.

Surrey County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.

Guildford District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for Guildford District at the following link Guildford District.

How much is the Council Tax?

Guildford District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Guildford District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Planning Applications

When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.

Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.

Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the GU4 8BU Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Surrey County Council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Libraries - Surrey County Council

House Sales in GU4 8BU

Yearly House Sales for GU4 8BU
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2010	£1,256,900	£1,256,900	£1,256,900	1
2011	£245,000	£900,000	£572,500	2
2012	£182,000	£1,625,000	£903,500	2
2013	£790,000	£790,000	£790,000	1
2014	£750,000	£750,000	£750,000	1
2017	£700,000	£700,000	£700,000	1
2019	£350,000	£350,000	£350,000	1
2020	£800,000	£800,000	£800,000	1
2021	£1,100,000	£1,100,000	£1,100,000	1

Postcodes near the GU4 8BU Postcode

GU4 8DD Dagden Road GU4 8AE East Shalford Lane GU4 8DU Montagu Place GU4 8ER Orchard Road GU4 8BN The Street GU4 8BS The Street GU4 8BJ The Street GU4 8BT The Street GU4 8BP The Street

What Popular Supermarkets are near the GU4 8BU Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near GU4 8BU
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Sainsburys, High Street, GUILDFORD, GU1 3HJ	1.95 miles	Directions from GU4 8BU to Sainsburys
Waitrose, College Road, GUILDFORD, GU1 4QG	2.33 miles	Directions from GU4 8BU to Waitrose
Lidl, Woodbridge Road, GUILDFORD, GU1 1EE	3.49 miles	Directions from GU4 8BU to Lidl
Tesco, Ashenden Road, GUILDFORD, GU2 7UN	3.63 miles	Directions from GU4 8BU to Tesco
Sainsburys, Woolsack Way, GODALMING, GU7 1LQ	4.42 miles	Directions from GU4 8BU to Sainsburys

What Popular Restaurants are near the GU4 8BU Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near GU4 8BU
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Unit 5 Ladymead Retail Park, Guildford, GU1 1AJ	2.10 miles	Directions from GU4 8BU to Unit 5 Ladymead Retail Park
Wellington Avenue, Aldershot, GU11 1SD	8.61 miles	Directions from GU4 8BU to Wellington Avenue
Princes Mead Shopping Centre, Farnborough, GU14 6YA	9.62 miles	Directions from GU4 8BU to Princes Mead Shopping Centre
C/o Leisure Sport Ltd, Staines Road, Chertsey, KT16 8PN	12.92 miles	Directions from GU4 8BU to C/o Leisure Sport Ltd, Staines Road

Mcdonald's Restaurants near GU4 8BU
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Friary Street, GUILDFORD, GU1 4EH	1.23 miles	Directions from GU4 8BU to McDonald's, Friary Street, GUILDFORD, GU1 4EH
McDonald's, The Friary, GUILDFORD, GU1 4YT	1.34 miles	Directions from GU4 8BU to McDonald's, The Friary, GUILDFORD, GU1 4YT
McDonald's, Goldsworth Road, WOKING, GU21 6LQ	6.81 miles	Directions from GU4 8BU to McDonald's, Goldsworth Road, WOKING, GU21 6LQ
McDonald's, Chertsey Road, WOKING, GU21 5AB	7.00 miles	Directions from GU4 8BU to McDonald's, Chertsey Road, WOKING, GU21 5AB

KFC Restaurants near GU4 8BU
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, High Street, GUILDFORD, GU1 3JL	1.32 miles	Directions from GU4 8BU to KFC Guildford - High Street
KFC, The Friary, GUILDFORD, GU1 4YT	1.34 miles	Directions from GU4 8BU to KFC Guildford - Friary Centre
KFC, The Peacocks Centre, WOKING, GU21 6GB	7.01 miles	Directions from GU4 8BU to KFC Woking - Peacocks Centre
KFC, Chertsey Road, WOKING, GU21 5AJ	7.05 miles	Directions from GU4 8BU to KFC Woking - Chertsey Road
KFC, North Close, ALDERSHOT, GU12 4HA	7.59 miles	Directions from GU4 8BU to KFC Aldershot - Ash Road